Cheaper alternatives to John Brooks
CB/LBTSG Hoffenheim · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohn Brooks's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to John Brooks are Adrián de la Fuente, Malick Thiaw, Leopold Querfeld. Adrián de la Fuente (Levante UD) rates 84/100 as a match at about €4.1m, below John Brooks's ~€180k. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to John Brooks
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 87 | 84 |
| 2 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 33 | €1.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 19 | €64m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 38 | €500k* | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.3m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match John Brooks
≈ 100% John Brooks · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% John Brooks · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% John Brooks · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to John Brooks?
Jubal (Auxerre) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.6m with a 83/100 match to John Brooks.
Who is the best-value alternative to John Brooks?
Adrián de la Fuente offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €4.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to John Brooks?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match John Brooks's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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